oldodge41

I have a stethoscope but have diagnosed many a problem with a broomstick. Still do when it isn't in a spot I want to get close enough to use the stethoscope.

Nice find! I hope that was it.Sounds like it may be.

Looks good. I have one of those on my wish list.

Welcome to the forum. Try this link to a thread on the HAMB. I believe Joel rebuilt his rockers in the thread. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=346922

Good eye, for some reason the pic we took of that one didn't turn out. Here is the link to the rest of the pics. http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f144/oldodge/Cruise-ins%207_30_11/

That is the only pic I have of the '54 . If I see it around again I will get a few more of the Continental kit and visor. It was a nice car.

My wife and I took in two cruise-ins yesterday with our D-19. The first was Bud Garveys Racing reunion and Cruise-In in Osceola Mills, PA. Well over 300 cars/trucks/racecars of every configuration imaginable. Then we went to the All Mopar Cruise-in at The Clearfield, PA. Elementary School. Not a big turnout, maybe 50 or so cars. Not alot of old Mopars either place but an enjoyable day driving around in the old car. Here are a couple pics.

Looks good and sounds like a nice package.

Congrats Moose. I am virtually enjoying that cigar as I type.

When my original agent retired I was "assigned" a new agent by the company. I didn't like his location. It wasn't convenient for me. I had to petition to have another local agent. The new agent looked at my policy and asked me why I had certain things. I told him my old agent said that is the way the company worked and I had no choice. He made some changes and saved me some money. Stuck with him until he passed away unexpectedly. The new agent I was assigned to went to singing the company only does it one way song and raising prices so I left. I did deal directly with the company for awhile between agents the first time with no issues. When I notified them I was leaving after 30 years no-one even asked why. I think that said it all. Was a tough decision for me as I felt we had a loyal relationship. Apparently that was only one way, so I moved my homeowners as well. I don't recommend any one insurance company over another but I would make sure you have an agent you can trust to be "on your side". Pun intended.

Insurance and exhaust are the two worst parts of the car hobby. I had Nationwide for 30 years. No problems until my agent died and my rates started going up with the new guy every time I got a renewal. Switched to Liberty Mutual a couple years ago. I get a discount thru my employer that makes them a lot cheaper. For years I stayed loyal to a company that had no loyalty to me. Turns out they are only as good as their agent. Imagine that, the human element still matters.

Thanks for the link. I am always impressed by the clay mock-ups. The guys in the paint booth with the rag respirators probably didn't live to old age. To me those pictures show proud Americans working hard, earning a living. They probably went home tired, and satisfied.

Looks real good! We always called those wheels "Aluminum Slots". One of my favorite wheels. How do you like the Explorer rear?

All the best to both of you.

Left foot on the brake, right heel on the gas pedal, and ball of the foot on the starter. Been there, done that.

Good for you! Now get out there and enjoy it.

Good luck! I hope she passes with flying colors. Enjoy the ride.

Any chance you have something floating around in the gas tank that restricts the fuel pickup at times? Fuel may slosh around during your upshifts. I had a problem with my '41 that I thought was vapor lock, turned out I had a big chunk of old varnish-like substance that had broken loose from the tank floor and would block the pick-up point. I had flushed the tank a couple years earlier but this was apparently stuck fast and eventually broke free. My car had sat for 25+ years though.

Looks like a nice show. Thanks for the pics and the Woodie looks great.

A new ethanol plant (corn)was built in Clearfield, Pa near where I live over the last couple years. Was touted as an economic God send. Been open maybe a year at most and the company, Bionol, has filed for bankruptcy. The plant has been in what they call "Hot Idle" mode for months. I understand that means it is still ready to produce but not producing due to no sales. The original plan had a contract with Getty Oil to purchase all the ethanol they could produce but Getty defaulted. All of this info is according to the last couple days of local news. Apparently the whole ethanol deal is not a lucrative as predicted. The main thing I notice with the ethanol in gas is that my mpg suffers in my daily drivers. Not a lot but a mpg or two in each adds up quick over time. I do use Stabil for storage over the winter in the old cars and lawn equipment. No issues so far.

That is great Bob, I'm sure the kids loved it!

Another disappointment. Took the '41 out today to get some lunch with my wife. Got about 10 miles from home and lost all brake pedal again. This is getting real old now. Newly sleeved and rebuilt m/c and front wheel cylinders. Freshly rebuilt wheel cylinders on rear as well. Lost pedal pressure quickly this time. felt more like a hose or line may have let go. I limped it home and we took the '69 instead. I haven't even looked under it yet. Too dang hot to work on it right now. Maybe some evening this week, or maybe just let it sit awhile till the frustration wears off. Sorry just had to vent a little.

Necessity is the mother of invention. I try to be opportunistic like that myself. Nice job. Free is good! Car is looking good too.

Dave, I have to tell you, I have come back to this post over and over. I just love that coupe! What a beautiful car.....Tim

Nice pics. Car looks great.